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Articles Posted in the Professional Development Category
This column provides insight into how facility managers can keep on top of what they need to know to sustain their careers.
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Missed the Lighting Codes and Controls Webinar?
Presented by TFM and NEMA’s enLIGHTen America Initiative, this February 14 webinar focused on energy and green codes for lighting controls. Three experts from NEMA member companies discussed technologies and strategies, how the codes figure in, and the results that can be achieved.
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IFMA Announces Building Information Modeling Community Of Practice
The development and use of BIM provides value to Architects, Engineers & Contractors (AEC) by reducing project risk, costs, and time while improving the overall quality of the project via improved communication and collaboration of design intent.
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Design-Build Hotline Makes Expertise Readily Available to Facility Professionals
The DBIA Owner Hotline is staffed by experienced professionals with extensive backgrounds in the delivery method and deep knowledge of design-build best practices—from both owner and practitioner perspectives. The Hotline is a resource for key aspects of the delivery method and guidance on additional tools and resources.
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BOMA International and BOMI International Leadership Build for the Future
The results of these efforts will be gradually reflected in each organization’s education menus and are expected to be visible by BOMA International’s annual conference in June.
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Workforce Study Hints At Possible Talent Drought In Certain Skill Sets
Eighty-five percent of employers report difficulty finding qualified new hires according to Fluke Corporation study. While growth in HVAC and electrical jobs increases, a gap persists between job requirements and available skills.
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NEW SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: Risk Insurance from Metar Weather
Metar Weather, based in Florham Park, NJ, has expanded its weather risk protection insurance products to buyers of snow removal services in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Midwestern U.S. regions to help protect them from winter weather volatility.
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CareerCast.com Reports on Best Jobs For People With Disabilities
Healthcare job growth is rising steadily, with the sector expected to increase by 5.6 million jobs within the next eight years, creating many available positions for disabled candidates.
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NEW SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: Co-op Purchasing from Ferguson and E&I
Facilities that are E&I members can now purchase Ferguson’s inventory of products, including PVF, plumbing, and facilities maintenance, through a new cooperative purchasing contract.
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Professional Development: A Step Above The Rest
Facility professionals with strong leadership skills are increasingly in demand at healthcare and higher education institutions.
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GSA FBPTA Matrix Highlights BOMI International Designations, Core Competencies
BOMI International’s designation programs deliver broad range of knowledge and skills needed by building and facility personnel to operate high-performance buildings.
